Building Facades

Climate-responsive building façades filter solar radiation, daylight, and fresh air from the exterior as appropriate based on climate/seasonal variations to improve indoor comfort.

Design strategies for different climates include:

Hot Climates:

Passive cooling

Natural ventilation

Shaded walls/windows

Indirect daylighting

Light-colored walls/surfaces

Double glazing

Temperate Climates:

Warm Season: Passive cooling, shaded windows, indirect daylight

Cold Season: Passive solar heating, daylighting

Double glazing

Cold Climates:

Passive solar heating

Daylighting

Double glazing